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20Mar 2026

NCERT Ban: Judicial vs Institutional Clash

Judicial Transparency vs Institutional Authority: Lessons from the NCERT Textbook Ban Syllabus: GS – 2 – Judicial Transparency , Education Focus : The issue highlights tensions between judicial accountability and freedom of expression in India. The Supreme Court’s ban on an NCERT textbook raises concerns about judicial overreach, transparency, and public trust. It underlines the …

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14Aug 2025

Why Academic Freedom Matters in Universities Today

Why Academic Freedom Matters in Universities Syllabus GS 2: Government intervention Why in the News? Recently, debate on academic freedom has intensified amid rising concerns over government interference in university curricula, research funding, and campus discourse, questioning autonomy, accountability, and higher education’s role in strengthening democracy. This has led to increased interest in academic freedom …

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06Jun 2025

UNIVERSITIES MUST RESPECT CONSTITUTIONAL FREE SPEECH

UNIVERSITIES MUST RESPECT CONSTITUTIONAL FREE SPEECH Syllabus: GS-2 : Fundamental Rights, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News? A recent controversy surrounding university faculty being penalised for voicing personal opinions has reignited the debate on academic freedom and freedom of speech in India. With India’s global press freedom ranking at 151, concerns about shrinking …

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19May 2024

THE HYPERPOLITICISATION OF INDIAN HIGHER EDUCATION

Syllabus: GS 2: Appointment to various Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Bodies. Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Why in the News? The article highlights the increasing politicisation of Indian higher education, reflecting concerns about academic freedom and autonomy amidst rising …

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